What was found in Mendon's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 530 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: KILLINGTON GATEWAY I CONDO ASSOCIATION · 68 people · 2013 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 88.4 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: EAST MOUNTAIN WATER CORP · 34 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 31 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: KILLINGTON GATEWAY I CONDO ASSOCIATION · 68 people · 2013 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 7.7975 pCi/L 156% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: KILLINGTON GATEWAY I CONDO ASSOCIATION · 68 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.6 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: EAST MOUNTAIN WATER CORP · 34 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.855 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Highest in the city: EASTRIDGE ACRES ASSOCIATION · 95 people · 2014 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: EAST MOUNTAIN WATER CORP · 34 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.6000 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: EASTRIDGE ACRES ASSOCIATION · 95 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.5950 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: EASTRIDGE ACRES ASSOCIATION · 95 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VISTA SENIOR LIVING · 237 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.1180 mg/L — KILLINGTON GATEWAY I CONDO ASSOCIATION · 68 people · 2026 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mendon
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VISTA SENIOR LIVING | 237 |
| EASTRIDGE ACRES ASSOCIATION | 95 |
| KILLINGTON GATEWAY I CONDO ASSOCIATION | 68 |
| EAST MOUNTAIN WATER CORP | 34 |
Frequently asked questions about Mendon tap water
Is Mendon tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Mendon. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Mendon?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mendon, Vermont to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mendon's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mendon include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Combined Radium (-226 And -228), Lead. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.